Nestled in a bright patch of woods in Todd there is a cozy cabin that houses some unlikely tenants. The single room inside is furnished with a miniature bed, an impressive collection of towers and toys and a TV that plays the inhabitants’ favorite program: a video of swimming fish set to eas…
BOONE — The 2023 class of the Watauga Leadership Institute kicked off their coursework with an all-day retreat at Valle Crucis Conference Cent… Read more2023 Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts begin coursework
WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of land to construct a new emergency services center in a special ca… Read moreCommissioners approve land purchase for emergency services multi-facility complex
WATAUGA — For the first time in more than 10 years, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Watauga Campus has a new executive di… Read moreCCC&TI announces new Watauga Campus director
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day the entire month of February with a Classic Romantic Co… Read moreApp Theatre announces romantic comedy film series for February
BLOWING ROCK — With ice sculptures all around and visitors from near and far, the 25th WinterFest took over Blowing Rock and was deemed by man… Read more25th Blowing Rock WinterFest deemed one of the 'best ever'
BOONE — The suspect in the shooting that occurred on Aug. 21 on King Street has turned himself in, according to the Boone Police Department. Read moreAugust King Street shooting suspect turns himself in
BEECH MOUNTAIN — John Charles Smith, who donated numerous items to the Beech Mountain History Museum and worked as a teacher at Watauga High S… Read moreFormer WHS teacher remembered for decades of teaching, dedication to preserving history
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a co… Read moreSheriff's reports
CHARLOTTE — The Watauga County Sheriff's Office was part of a multi-agency investigation that led to a 10-year sentence of a Burke County man … Read moreWCSO part of multi-agency investigation that led to 10-year sentence for trafficking methamphetamine
WATAUGA — Applications are now open for the NC Pre-K Program, which is a state-funded free p… Read moreNC Pre-K Program applications now open for eligible children in Watauga County
HIGH COUNTRY — While there are many interesting bugs in the High Country, not all are good f… Read moreBe on the lookout for bad bugs in the High Country
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website… Read moreLand transfers
HIGH COUNTRY — Safe Harbor Community Center for Women opened its doors to the public to offe… Read moreSafe Harbor Community Center for Women opens in downtown Boone
LINVILLE — A cold snap during Winter Storm Elliott that brought strong winds and subzero tem… Read moreGrandfather Mountain sees third-lowest temperature ever recorded in December
BOONE — Watauga High School's JV Pioneer girl's hosted the visiting Alexander Central JV Cougars on Tuesday, Jan. 31, eventually going down to… Read moreAlexander Central narrowly beat Watauga JV girls, 28-24
BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers JV boy's basketball team defeated the visiting Alexander Central JV Cougars 47-34 on Tuesday, Jan. 32. Read moreWatauga JVs get revenge on Alexander Central with 47-34 victory
BOONE — The Pioneer girl's basketball team completed a series sweep over Alexander Central Cougars by way of a 52-39 win at home on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Read moreWatauga girls sweep series against Alexander Central with 52-39 victory
BOONE — Watauga County Schools Athletic Director Dustin Kerley has announced that Seth (TS) Noble a new middle school district girl’s soccer coach. Read moreWCS announces new district middle school girl's soccer coach
BOONE — The 2023 class of the Watauga Leadership Institute kicked off their coursework with an all-day retreat at Valle Crucis Conference Cent… Read more2023 Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts begin coursework
BOONE — The 3 Redneck Tenors will take center stage at the historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country for their debut performance in Boo… Read moreAmerica's Got Talent finalists 3 Redneck Tenors to perform at Appalachian Theatre
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
BOONE — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the refurbished and revived Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Mast Store Americana Music Seri… Read moreAshley Heath and Her Heathens and Ashes & Arrows fill out double bill at App Theatre
